[kicad-users] How to insert zones not connected to a net

[malei255]

Hi, 

Just a quick question (perhaps I have missed something in the
documentation):

How can I insert a zone which is not connected to a net 

Whenever I try to place a zone I get the dialog box asking for the
properties of the zone and in case I do not select one of the existing
nets I always get an error message. What am I missing or doing wrong?

Why do I need this?
I would like to mark an area on the PCB where neither Vias nor tracks
are allowed (e.g. in order to autoroute ONE component on one copper
side only while other parts should still be connectable from both sides)
Is ther a better way to achieve this without zones or restricted areas?

I have searched this group in order to find a good answer to my
question but unfortunately I couldn't find one.

All help/feedback is wellcome

Manuel

[kicad-users] Re: Pads on PCB

[malei255]

--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, microcozmoz [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:#13;#10;#13;#10; Hi..#13;#10; #13;#10; Ýs it possible to add 
free pads on PCB ?#13;#10;#13;#10;#13;#10;Just define a new module with 
a single pad and insert it on your PCB.#13;#10;Once it is on the PCB you can 
change the size of the pad and the drill#13;#10;hole.  I use this to get 
mountig holes with a drill aid for my home#13;#10;made PCBs.